The trans-Atlantic balloon fight that never happened...
THE BALLOON GRAPHIC, New York, Aug. 9, 1873 This was an: "Extra Number of the Daily Graphic" newspaper, a successful, folio-size newspaper of 8 pages the existed from 1873 thru 1889, containing 3 pages of prints, the first daily paper in America to feature prints.
This issue was an "extra" edition with details on the planned trans-Atlantic balloon flight to happen in early October. But the flight was less than spectacular, ending 500 miles after liftoff with a landing in Connecticut.
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed so it folds out to one large sheet, very nice condition.
Item from last month's catalog - #370 - released for September, 2026
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SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Sept. 13, 1873 A nice issue for any ballooning enthusiast as the front page is taken up with 3 prints, the largest
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November, 1784 Among the articles are: "Remarks in a Voyage to Jersey" and so much more.
Near the back is half a page of:
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Sept. 24, 1859 The front page features a text article with 2 illustrations on 'Transatlantic Ballooning' showing 'Professor C.
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THE NEW YORK HERALD, Sept. 9, 1873
- Early Ballooning - Transatlantic voyage planning
- Balloonists John Wise & Washington Harrison Donaldson
The top of page 7
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